December is just about one of the craziest months, with all of the holiday preparations and shopping. Of course, I HAD to do a cake that looked like a wrapped present! One of the other recent cakes that I was asked to do was for a "Sweet 16" Birthday. This was a very cool cake and my first opportunity to do tye-dyed fondant! The theme is peace signs and cheerleading as this girl is a cheerleader for Van Wert High School. I also got to try out some new techniques with extruding fondant to make the pom poms...turned out better than I had anticipated! I actually used my grandmothers old cookie press to create this look...you never know what you have around in the kitchen that will someday be useful! It is hard to see all of the decorations on the cake, but there are megaphones, cheerleader silhouettes and cougar paws, and well as smaller peace signs. You just can't capture all of that in the picture.
I will have several more pictures to add in the coming months with festive presents to pretty snowflakes, so check back often! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Busy, Busy, Busy!
Wow! November is shaping up to be a very busy month! I am so excited! I am already taking orders well into next year! I have decided that I probably won't update the "post" section of my blog more than once a month, I don't want to bore you with my ramblings...after all, you are here to see my cakes!! I will ALWAYS update the pictures of each cake that I do! So, check back often and leave me a message if you have any questions or just give me a call! I typically only need a week or two notice if you would like for me to do a cake, but as we get closer to the holidays, it may get a little crazy!
Thank You to everyone who has visited my site! I am still learning the ins and outs of blogging and the different features that are available, so be patient with me! I want to say Thank You to all of my friends and family for all of their encouragement and support...you guys ROCK!
Thank You to everyone who has visited my site! I am still learning the ins and outs of blogging and the different features that are available, so be patient with me! I want to say Thank You to all of my friends and family for all of their encouragement and support...you guys ROCK!
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Topsy Turvy Cakes
Topsy Turvy Cakes, also known as "Mad Hatter Cakes" are unique because they look as if they will topple over at any second. The design and construction is very tricky but also alot of fun! I had my first opportunity to try my hand at a Topsy Turvy Cake when I was asked to make a Halloween Birthday cake for one of my daughter's friends who was turning 11. I decided to do this type of cake because I wanted it to be very unique and I thought it was fitting for the spooky theme of the party. I was very pleased with how it turned out! I will definitely be doing this type of cake construction again!
Thursday, October 22, 2009
How it all began...
I am a stay-at-home mom who NEEDS a creative outlet! I have tried many, many things from crafts to sewing and just couldn’t find what it was that I was passionate about. I received my degree in Fashion Merchandising and Design from Bowling Green State University. I love sketching and designing, but life eventually took me in a different direction, marriage, kids, and the usual family obligations. I worked in Recruiting for awhile, but decided that staying home to raise my children was what was best for my family, and luckily, my husband was all for it! “When the wife is happy, the family is happy” right? But I was still missing something…my creative outlet!! I love to express myself through cooking, baking and entertaining; I feel it is a lost art! I decided that I needed to take my design talents into the kitchen!
I am addicted to watching The Ace of Cakes on Food Network and Cake Boss on TLC. I wondered if I could do what they do, so I did a little research on techniques and supplies and set off to attempt my first cake. It wasn’t perfect by any means, but I was inspired! I was immediately hooked on the amount of design and details that go into creating a fondant covered cake! Finally!! I knew what my calling was!
At first, I was just making a few cakes for friends and family, but as word got out about my unique cakes, business started to pick up! I decided that it was time to come up with a name for my growing business. After many “trial” cakes and experiments which my husband and kids were happy to taste test, my daughter said “Mom, you are going crazy with the cake making”. It stuck in my head…why not call it CakeCrazy? I wanted something that said this is not your typical, boring cake! So there you have it!
I only use homemade fondant and butter cream icing for my cakes! The pre-made and manufactured stuff does not taste good! Why go to all the trouble of creating a cake if the icing will be peeled off? I want the entire cake to be as delicious as it looks!
Each cake is individually designed to match you, your personality, and the theme of the occasion you are celebrating. I specialize in one of-a-kind cakes, and I work with every customer to create a unique and delicious work of edible art. I take great pride in the design and construction of each cake. No two cakes are alike. If you have an idea, I can make it!
My theory is that the cake is one of the most important parts of any celebration. Especially for brides, you are the star of the wedding and the cake is the star of the reception! You should be able to look back at your pictures and say “WOW! Look how cool my cake was! People are still talking about it!”
To inquire about pricing and availability, please contact me at:
CakeCrazy Edible Art
Van Wert, Ohio
419-203-6365
I am addicted to watching The Ace of Cakes on Food Network and Cake Boss on TLC. I wondered if I could do what they do, so I did a little research on techniques and supplies and set off to attempt my first cake. It wasn’t perfect by any means, but I was inspired! I was immediately hooked on the amount of design and details that go into creating a fondant covered cake! Finally!! I knew what my calling was!
At first, I was just making a few cakes for friends and family, but as word got out about my unique cakes, business started to pick up! I decided that it was time to come up with a name for my growing business. After many “trial” cakes and experiments which my husband and kids were happy to taste test, my daughter said “Mom, you are going crazy with the cake making”. It stuck in my head…why not call it CakeCrazy? I wanted something that said this is not your typical, boring cake! So there you have it!
I only use homemade fondant and butter cream icing for my cakes! The pre-made and manufactured stuff does not taste good! Why go to all the trouble of creating a cake if the icing will be peeled off? I want the entire cake to be as delicious as it looks!
Each cake is individually designed to match you, your personality, and the theme of the occasion you are celebrating. I specialize in one of-a-kind cakes, and I work with every customer to create a unique and delicious work of edible art. I take great pride in the design and construction of each cake. No two cakes are alike. If you have an idea, I can make it!
My theory is that the cake is one of the most important parts of any celebration. Especially for brides, you are the star of the wedding and the cake is the star of the reception! You should be able to look back at your pictures and say “WOW! Look how cool my cake was! People are still talking about it!”
To inquire about pricing and availability, please contact me at:
CakeCrazy Edible Art
Van Wert, Ohio
419-203-6365
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